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As conjunctions the difference between although and provided

is that although is though, even though, in spite of the fact that: introducing a clause that expresses a concession.provided is only if (the stipulation that follows is true).

As a verb provided is

past tense of provide.

although

English

Alternative forms

* altho (informal) * altho' * allthough (obsolete)

Conjunction

(English Conjunctions)
  • Though, even though, in spite of the fact that:
  • *
    • , title=(The Celebrity), chapter=5 , passage=Although the Celebrity was almost impervious to sarcasm, he was now beginning to exhibit visible signs of uneasiness, the consciousness dawning upon him that his eccentricity was not receiving the ovation it merited.}}
  • * {{quote-book, year=1963, author=(Margery Allingham), title=(The China Governess)
    • , chapter=20 citation , passage=The story struck the depressingly familiar note with which true stories ring in the tried ears of experienced policemen.
  • * {{quote-news, year=2011, date=September 29, author=Jon Smith, work=BBC Sport
    • , title= Tottenham 3-1 Shamrock Rovers , passage=With the north London derby to come at the weekend, Spurs boss Harry Redknapp opted to rest many of his key players, although he brought back Aaron Lennon after a month out through injury.}}
  • * {{quote-magazine, date=2012-03, author=Lee A. Groat, title=Gemstones
    • , volume=100, issue=2, page=128, magazine=(American Scientist) citation , passage=Although there are dozens of different types of gems, among the best known and most important are diamond, ruby and sapphire, emerald and other gem forms of the mineral beryl, chrysoberyl, tanzanite, tsavorite, topaz and jade.}}
  • But, except.

    • Usage notes

    * When conjunctions, the words "although" and "though" are generally interchangeable: *: Although''' she smiled, she was angry.'' = '''''Though she smiled, she was angry. * "Although'" is usually placed at the beginning of its clause, whereas "though" may occur elsewhere and is the more common term when used to link words or phrases (as in "wiser ' though poorer"). In certain constructions, only "though" is acceptable: *: Fond though I am of sports, I'd rather not sit through another basketball game.

    Synonyms

    * (in spite of) notwithstanding (that), even if, albeit (that), even though

    Related terms

    * though * even though

    See also

    * while * albeit

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    provided

    English

    Conjunction

    (head) (also provided that )
  • Only if (the stipulation that follows is true).
    • You can go to the party provided you finish all your homework first.

    Synonyms

    * on condition that * only if * provided that * providing * as long as

    Verb

    (head)
  • (provide)

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